The Science of Interstellar
The Science of Interstellar

The Science of Interstellar (2014)

2014-11-13

(US) •

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Overview

Matthew McConaughey narrates a fascinating look at Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film, 'Interstellar', including scientific foundations, the work of consulting Scientist Kip Thorne, basic film themes, the science behind the search for planets capable of hosting life, space-time and the theory of relativity, the science of wormholes and black holes, crafting the film's visuals based on real scientific observation, the birth of the universe, the Dust Bowl and the evolution of dust as a toxin, the likelihood of future dust storms, the prospects of escaping a dying or doomed planet and the possibilities of colonizing Mars.

Movie Cast

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Matthew McConaughey

Narrator (voice)

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Kip Thorne

Self

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Christopher Nolan

Self

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Jonathan Nolan

Self

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Emma Thomas

Self

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Natalie Batalha

Self

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Sean Carroll

Self

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Albert Einstein

Self (archive footage)

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Paul J. Franklin

Self

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Andrea Ghez

Self

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Marsha Ivins

Self

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Elon Musk

Self